"Alright, we're going to begin our conversation... Um... I'm surprised that you three want to see me."
Senti, Lailah, and I sat on the sofa as we talked to Dr. Xian. Honestly, Papa Bear forced me to visit the therapist, I'm glad that I agreed, Senti and Lailah joined in because my therapist looked like Wei Wuxian but with short hair. Our reactions went *poof*. 0-0
"Oh! I need your therapy session. How you became so IRL(In Real Life)," Senti said.
Dr. Xian chuckled. "I don't know. My dad created me. His inspiration came from his favorite BL novel. Same thing as Zhan."
"Lan Zhan too?!" Senti gasped.
Oh, my golly wow! Noir, why did you create the reincarnation of Wei Wuxian?! Your son is fucking hot! Unfortunately, he was taken by Lan Wanji's reincarnation but I'm cool with it. I'm a huge shipper for them anyway.
"Senti, we didn't get his appointment. We apologize for our suddenness. Can we get the appointment next time? Tyro needs one today," Lailah apologized politely.
"Of course, I'm available for the appointment. Here's my card. Call me anytime. Also, Lan is in the garden, with X, Zero, Axl, and Dr. Angelo," Dr. Xian smiled as he gave his business card to Lailah and Senti.
"Thank you very much, Dr. Xian. C'mon, Senti! Time to go!" Lailah grabbed Senti and went off the sofa.
"You just want to see Lan Zhan-look-a-like. Plus, you're taken!" Senti whined.
After that, they disappeared as they headed to the garden. As for Dr. Xian, he was Noir's son. He was created before I studied at St. Freya High School.
Noir and Dr. Xian spent a few years as father and son on the video calls. Noir told him that he shouldn't work on war. He only allowed him to study medicine, science, or business. Dr. Xian chose and studied psychology. Four years later, he became a therapist.
As a result, he helped people from mental and emotional troubles and traumas. Even, he can see through people's feelings.
When he was hired by Weiss' family at the orphanage, he checked on the kids' conditions and met Mr. Zhan, Weiss' younger brother. Unlike in the novel or Noir and Weiss' true story, Dr. Xian and Mr. Zhan had a kind and friendly conversation in a love story.
They decided to live in the orphanage as a couple to treat both human kids and reploids as a family. They can help both adoptive parents and orphans for their loving families, as long as they were qualified.
Noir and Weiss gave their entire inheritances and final will to Dr. Xian and Mr. Zhan as their farewell gifts. Additionally, Papa Bear gave his partnership for increasing the orphanage with farms, playgrounds, and gardens.
So, their lives went peacefully.
Now, back to the present. Dr. Xian read some documents about my condition.
"Right... Tyro, you deserve a one-week vacation. I already contacted Dr. Angelo and Commander Signas about your one-week vacation. You can rest but you can do any hobbies or explore other places that you like," Dr. Xian gave me advice.
I tilted my head. "Um... You didn't ask me about what happened to me or why I froze."
"Oh! That... Well, Dr. Angelo, Lailah, Senti, and everyone on your team saw you froze. I didn't need to tell you because I knew what you saw... You and I... felt sad that we lost them... but we have to promise to move forward for them. My father, Noir is so proud of you, growing into a courageous young lady," Dr. Xian smiled.
Huh... I remembered my final conversation with Noir. I knew that I lost him but I won't forget all those precious memories with him and Weiss. Besides, they went to their paradise after all.
"You're right. I have to move forward and remember my most precious memories with them," I smiled and nodded.
"That's good to hear. If you need anything, you can talk to me or hang out. Plus, I like to know you more. By the way, you can call me 'Xian'," Xian suggested cheerfully.
"Sure thing, Xian. And I want to know about you more too," I giggled.
Xian and I went to Noir's and Weiss' funeral in the garden. Papa Bear and the construction team created a small temple shrine as Noir's and Weiss' urns. As for other victims' urns, they sent the urns to the columbarium and reported the sad news to the victim's relatives. As for Vanzo... Fuck him. Papa Bear and Commander Signas didn't need his body because of the virus. So, I ended up burning his corpse entirely.
When I entered the temple shrine, I saw everyone placed many flowers and food offerings for Noir's and Weiss' urns. Their urns were made in marble and written their names in gold...
Hmm...
Why there are bowls of Flaming Hot Cheetos, Carolina Pepper chips, and 'Devil's toe' lollipop on Noir's offering table?
"Zero, you bought these? Is it okay to give them as a food offering?" X asked worriedly.
"I don't know but I remembered that Noir loves that spicy food. We did the dare as we ate them until my tongue burned straight to hell," Zero answered.
Wow! I didn't know that he was doing a dare with Noir. I had never seen them in action. To my wildest guess, Noir was always the winner because he was eating carolina peppers as the spiciest chili in the world and felt nothing wrong with it.
"I brought red and white roses because of Noir's and Weiss' favorite colors. I hope it's alright," Axl placed the flowers on the vase as Joule volunteered for flower arrangements.
"They looked lovely, Axl. Also, those spicy foods are Dr. Noir's favorites after all. Thanks, Zero," Zhan smiled.
"No prob. X made jasmine tea for everyone. He also poured into the teacups at the food offering table," Zero pointed to the teacups with jasmine tea and flowers.
"Jasmine tea? Ah! I remembered my brother always hung out with you during tea breaks," Mr. Zhan remembered.
"Yeah. I enjoyed our conversation about world peace and solving problems. Weiss is very smart," X said happily.
"I didn't know much about Noir and Weiss but I like to know about them," GV smiled as he carried a cute, one-year-old baby. He looked exactly like GV.
"Daaaaw! Who's this little fella?" Xian cooed at the baby.
"This is our son, Cloud," Joule introduced Cloud to everyone.
"Cloud? Wait! Is it because everyone in the MH HQ called GV 'Cloud' from Final Fantasy 7?" Axl guessed
"Yup... I was annoyed by that nickname until Joule and I have him," GV snuggled Cloud.
"Papaaaaa!" Cloud giggled.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaw!" All of us were awed by his cuteness.
"I'm surprised that adepti can make babies. I thought they were the same as reploids. They are like half human and half reploid," Senti surprised.
"True but we discovered that it depends on how they were created. GV and I were humans before but the scientists added reploid parts and honkai genes. If the adeptus was a reploid before, then he or she has a human lifespan and honkai genes. As for being a honkai, it's still unknown," Joule explained.
"I see. I see. Very interesting," Senti nodded.
"As long as Cloud has a happy life with you two as parents," Lailah smiled at GV and Joule.
"Of course," GV and Joule replied happily.
"Hey, guys! I brought more visitors," Papa Bear greeted as he was with Copen, Lola, Commander Signas, Serpent, Casia, and other visitors who were friends with Noir and Weiss.
"Yo, Copen! Glad you make it!" Axl greeted with his energetic smile.
"Um... Yeah. I came here to apologize to Noir and Weiss about what happened. I was blinded that I didn't know Vanzo's true nature," Copen apologized. He felt discomfort after Vanzo betrayed us.
"It's alright, Copen. Dr. Angelo told me, everyone. It's not your fault. At least, you saw the truth and did the right choice," Xian forgave him.
"Yup! I paid his entire college tuition fee so that he can focus on his studies and graduate from the Institute of Wisdom University," Papa Bear said.
"You don't have to do that but I'm still grateful. In return, I will offer my skills for your company," Copen thanked.
"Thank you, Acura. If you need OJT(On Job Training), my company is available," Papa Bear smiled.
According to Papa Bear, the new dean of the Institute of Wisdom University planned to revoke Copen's scholarship because of Vanzo but Papa Bear paid the whole college tuition fee as a new scholarship, not tell him, and recruited Copen as his new assistant. He was not replacing Noir. He saw Copen's potential and talents. He didn't want to see Copen's dream crashes.
"It's nice to see each other again, Tyro."
I heard a familiar voice as I turned around. "Hmm... Oh! Casia, Serpent, nice to meet you again," I smiled at Noir's adoptive siblings. They had black hair and wore black clothes. I couldn't forget their signature violet snake eyes.
"Good to see you, Tyro... Um..." Serpent was trying to say something anxiously.
I was nervous if he knew who killed his mother but I decided to let him speak first. I placed my hand on my chest. "It's alright, Serpent. You can talk about something or someone," I suggested with patience.
He gulped. "About my mother, is it true that she takes your power by eliminating you?"
"Yes, I was a hostage by her and heard her reason," I answered.
"I see... And the person who killed her is Dr. Angelo?" Serpent asked.
"Huh?" I was opening my mouth for the truth-
'Please say 'yes' and play along.'
I heard him in my thought. "Yes, Papa Bear saved me. I'm sorry about your mother."
"I forgave him. My mother abused me, Casia and Noir both physically and emotionally. I don't have affection for her. Only I cared for my father... I... was stubborn that I thought Noir was the one who killed him. It turned out it was my mother who killed my father. It took me years to think about it as I came to apologize to him. Therefore, he forgave me but we never returned to that we used to be," Serpent explained sadly.
"At least, you two talked through video call or chat box, right?" I asked.
"Yes. We did. We only did it when we had free time and checked on his health. Casia and I donated our money for the Cure Team as well," Serpent added.
"Otherwise, Noir forgave and thanked you and your sister for everything. He was glad that you spent your time with him. Everything changed but your friendship with him will always be the same," I smiled.
"If you need help with anything, you two can visit us anytime," Xian reminded with a smile.
"Of course, we love too," Casia nodded.
All of us gathered together for Noir's and Weiss' funeral. We gave the flowers for their urns and prayed for their souls to rest peacefully. Some of us gave some speeches about the time with Noir and Weiss.
X remembered their conversations, Zero always trained with them, Serpent got teased by Noir but Weiss stopped Noir by kissing him. Casia and Papa Bear giggled as their fans.
Some of them were memorable, both happiness and sadness. After their speeches, I stood up as I was readied for the final speech. At first, I was nervous as I looked at them but seeing Papa Bear, Axl, Zero, X, Senti, and Lailah, I took a deep breath.
"Everyone, hearing your stories about Noir and Weiss felt us a little better when we remembered them. It was unfortunate that they departed from this world but we never forget them and always in our hearts. I... didn't want to let them go but I had to because Noir wanted us to move on and lead to the right paths. Same thing as Weiss... Plus, he wasn't alone. I'm sure that he's safe with Weiss, Mr. Violette, and everyone else... To Noir, Weiss, and the Cure Team, we thank you all and doing your very best... I had no words but I will sing the swan song for them."
I looked at Papa Bear as he pressed the button from the music player and the speaker. I began to sing.
('One Last Song' - Shania Yan 'Genshin Impact - Ruu's fan song)
All those years,
I've been blinded by the fog
And dream that one day,
I can finally see the world
Far from the distance,
You've been waiting for my song
I have come to fulfill my promise
So can you spare our souls?
Here I stand before you and the world
With all my heart
I'll sing once more
So long so long
Will you remember me?
When the light is gone,
So long, so long
Let this be our
one last song
Everyone was mesmerized by my melody as they were amazed. My dad told me that I was good at singing as I joined the choir and music festival. I didn't enter the singing contest because I don't like someone putting pressure on my practice. It was only a hobby for love and sharing with other people, especially my loved ones.
Now you're here
I can finally hear your song
And free the people
From the never-ending round
From that moment
When you raise your voice I heard
All my sorrows, I've been torn
Reached the light of dawn
Here I stand before you and the world
With all my heart, I'll sing once more
Noir and Weiss heard me sing before. I didn't know if they were listening to my song today but I was highly sure that they heard me from the heavens as I sang my heart out.
So long So long
Will you remember me?
When the light is gone.
So long So long
Let this be our
Let this be our
Let this be our
One last song
Everyone gave me a round of applause and a standing ovation. I blushed that I felt shy but fluttered. At least, it is finished.
After the funeral, the people had other conversations before they leave. As I stared at Xian and Zhan, they looked like Noir and Weiss but they weren't them. I remembered what Noir said about 'reincarnation' I thought it was funny but I guessed that some people wanted to be alive as different, new people.
"I like your song, Tyro."
"Eeek! I'm not stalking them!" I freaked out. "Oh! It's you, Axl," and I calmed down.
"Oops! Sorry about that, Tyro. Besides, you're not stalking them. I only thought they looked like Noir and Weiss," Axl smiled.
"Ah... True. They are relatives after all."
".. Um... Tyro, do you have time on weekends?"
"I'm free in one week, especially on weekends," I replied.
"I see... Well, there's a new amusement park in Giga City. So, I want to invite you. Do you like to go and have fun tomorrow, on Saturday?" Axl asked as he rubbed the back of his head and his cheeks were blushing.
A new amusement park? Luckily, tomorrow is Saturday and the hunters had days off on weekends. There was nothing to do on my one-week vacation. Only playing games and watching anime. As well as Lailah and Senti have work to do on weekdays. As a result...
I nodded. "Sure thing. I'm curious about the new amusement park. I want to play games and rides. I'm gonna tell Papa Bear for permission-"
"Yes, Baby Cakes! Go have fun tomorrow!" Papa Bear shouted cheerfully as he was hanging out with Uncle Signas and X.
"Guess it's tomorrow," I smiled happily.
"Awesome! We can go there tomorrow!"
OMG! Axl's eyes were sparkling! It was a sign of happiness and success.
We used to spend time together on work days, training, lunch breaks, and missions. Going to other places without work-related was pretty new.
If someone invites me as a stranger or a pervert or a sus, I decline immediately. If he's a friend like Axl, Zero, X, and other male friends, I'll go along with them anyway.
Although, Axl was more than a friend. I still had feelings for him that I can't understand. Was it love or just a weird feeling?